Crescent Hamburger Pie
This delicious pie was inspired by all the others that I tried. Easy to make and with a taste that will please your palate once you try it.
This delicious pie was inspired by all the others that I tried. Easy to make and with a taste that will please your palate once you try it.
- Carbohydrate 2.81011250038658 g
- Cholesterol 79.52 mg
- Fat 22.4659375000615 g
- Fiber 0.628000010508799 g
- Protein 19.574150000066 g
- Saturated Fat 8.61528500001596 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (140g)
- Sodium 76.19625000009 mg
- Sugar 2.18211248987778 g
- Trans Fat 3.43003750001014 g
- Calories 297 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large fry pan, brown the hamburger meat and add the pressed fresh garlic.
- Once it is slightly browned, add the Peppers and Onions.
- Make sure that the peppers and onions are chopped very fine to add color to the hamburger meat.
- Also add the Oregano and stir the mixer.
- Drain off any meat fat and once you’re satisfied, add the tomato sauce and stir to coat.
- Simmer for 5 minutes and then remove from the heat to allow the mixture to thicken on its own.
- As the filling is thickening, open one of the crescent rolls.
- Flour a small section of your workspace and overlay all the crescent rolls.
- Using a rolling pin, press all the rolls into a single section and make into the shape that will fit your casserole dish.
- Mine is round.
- Grease the inside of your dish and line your disk with the crescent rolls, add the cooked meat mixture.
- Repeat with the second crescent roll tube for the top of your casserole.
- Fold in the edges to seal and score into a cross hatched design, if you wish.
- Do NOT brush with an egg white mixture!
- Preheat oven to 350 DegF and add bake for about 20-30 minutes or until the crescent roll topping stares to rise and brown.
Managing Moisture in the Skillet
Drain excess fat thoroughly after browning the meat so the pastry bottom avoids sogginess. Simmering the tomato sauce for exactly 5 minutes reduces free liquid before it contacts the dough. Finely mincing peppers and onions distributes moisture evenly while preventing large vegetable pockets from bursting the crust.
Working with Laminated Dough
Flour your workspace lightly to prevent sticky dough from tearing during rolling. Seal individual triangles firmly by pressing seams together with a rolling pin to create a cohesive sheet. Avoid egg washes on top, as the high fat content in the crescent dough already guarantees a deep, golden-brown finish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Baking and Storage Essentials
Bake the casserole until the top layer rises and turns golden brown, typically taking 20 to 30 minutes depending on your oven calibration. Cool leftovers completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat individual portions in a conventional oven rather than a microwave to restore crispness to the pastry.
